Jan Matejko
Oct 21, 2025
Jan Matejko (also known as Jan Mateyko; July 24, 1838, Kraków, Poland -- November 1, 1893, Kraków, Poland) was a Polish painter known for paintings of notable historical Polish political and military events. His most famous works include oil on canvas paintings like Battle of Grunwald, paintings of numerous other battles and court scenes, and a gallery of Polish kings. He is counted among the most famous Polish painters.